-It was a cute story. I don't know if it's award winning material though.-Very, very believable characters. The author's depiction of Piper is so realistic. Piper is that kid that you get in trouble for going with her plans but she makes your life hell if you go against her. I actively hated her whi...
Moving to Alcatraz in 1935, 12 yr old Moose has a lot of adjustments to make. The story addresses how Moose (and the rest of his family and society) relate to his sister Natalie, who's "not like other kids", but isn't heavy handed like so many disability related fictions can be. I appreciated that...
I found this to be a very charming book, funny yet heartwarming--touching without being too sugary.